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Drawing Pencils

The best drawing pencils are an essential companion to any artist’s studio, builder’s workroom or student’s pencil case. Our huge range of quality drawing pencils from leading brands like Derwent, Faber-Castell and Jasart has the perfect pencil for your creative needs. Grab yourself an affordable drawing pencil set, perfect for all experience levels, or finish off your project with the colour you need from our range of supplies.

 

Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils

Pencils

ONLY $3.10

Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils can be easily blended for layered effects, highlights & transitions. Their 3.8mm leads are break-resistant, water-resistant and smudgeproof, while still providing sharp, fine lines and permanent, rich colour.

Perfect for drawing, sketching and colouring in.

Each Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencil contains a lightfastness rating of ***very good, **good, or *reasonable.

 

STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph Pencils

Pencils

ONLY $1.90

Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils are premium quality, ideal for sketching, drawing and writing. The Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencil range includes a large selection of different grades of pencils making them the ideal drawing tool for artists and graphic designers.

Available in Tin Sets.

 

Conte A Paris Pastel Pencil Sets

Pencils

FROM $84.95

Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils are rich in pigment and have a very fine, smooth lead. Larger than most other pastel pencils, they can be used for creating blocks of colour, shading and detail. Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils are pre-sharpened and a great companion to Conte Soft Pastels.

 

Tombow MONO Graph Multi Pen

Pencils

NOW $19.60

Tombow MONO Graph Pen is a multi-function pen combining a black ink pen, a red ink pen and a mechanical pencil in one.

Twist clip to interchange between pens and mechanical pencil. The black and red pens uses oil base inks with 0.5mm pen tip. The pencil uses 0.5mm lead.

Tombow MONO Graph Pen also comes with a high performing and refillable MONO eraser.

 

STAEDTLER Mars Micro Carbon 250 Mechanical Pencil Leads

Pencils

FROM $2.60

Smooth gliding mechanical pencil leads that offer jet black lines. Highly flexible and break-resistant these leads are suitable for all types of drawing and are compatible with all mechanical pencils.
PVC free and using more than 90% natural raw materials.
The 255 style has an innovative push button with a funnel shaped tip to single-handedly refill individual leads, and a clear window in the tube to keep track of when you need more refills.

 

STAEDTLER Mars Carbon 200 Leads 2mm

Pencils

FROM $4.65

High quality 2mm clutch pencil leads that are specially bonded to prevent breakage during drawing and sharpening. Ideal leads for drafting, drawing, sketching and writing.

 

STAEDTLER 502 Mars 2mm Lead Pointer

Pencils

NOW $32.15

STAEDTLER 502 Mars 2mm Lead Pointer has been specifically made to sharpen 2mm leadholder pencil leads. It features a point cleaner and precision cutting wheel that automatically stops when the perfect point has been achieved.
STAEDTLER 502 Mars 2mm Lead Pointer is housed in a high quality plastic barrel and offers you a choice of two point options: super fine point for drawing and normal point for writing.

 

Derwent Line & Wash Sketching Set

Pencils

NOW $54.50

Containing pencils, a paper stump and water soluble sketching pencils, the Derwent Line & Wash Sketching Set is a quality set offering excellent value. All your line & wash sketching needs can be found in this one handy set, allowing you to create exciting splashes of graphite, dynamic tones and dramatic lines.

Presented in a stylish and practical double layer silver tin the Derwent Line & Wash Sketching Set contains 13 pieces:

  • 6 x Graphic Pencils (4B, 2B, B, HB, H, 2H) - made from the finest quality graphite and purest clays
  • 2 x 4B Water Soluble Sketching Pencils - great for quick loose sketches, a softer feel and expressive, tonal drawings
  • 1 x HB Waterbrush
  • 1 x Eraser Shield
  • 1 x Paper Stump
  • 1 x Sharpener
  • 1 x Plastic Eraser

The compact size of the tin allows you take your Derwent Line & Wash Sketching Set with you on the go. The water brush with water reservoir ensures you always have water with you and that you don’t need to carry a jar of water or a brush with you if sketching outside. The pencil range is excellent for allowing for a range of tonal studies and line work and the paper stump allows you to blend materials and colours. Purchase one today and experiment with a range of techniques.

 

Rotring Tikky Mechanical Pencil

Pencils

ONLY $11.70

The Rotring Tikky Mechanical Pencil has an ergonomically styled grip and a fixed metal sleeve around the lead to guide it when using with templates.
This range of mechanical pencils is ideal for use in technical drawing, sketching, and writing.
An eraser and spare lead are located under the Rotring Tikky Mechanical Pencil's chrome cap.

 

STAEDTLER Mars Micro Mechanical Pencil

Pencils

ONLY $9.75

Staedtler Mars Micro Mechanical Pencils are draughtsman quality for drawing or writing.

Features:

  • Comfortable no-slip grip
  • Rigid cylindrical lead sleeve ideal for use with rulers templates
  • Cushioned tip for high level of break resistance
  • Metal clip, pushbutton tip
  • Pocket safe – retractable metal lead sleeve
  • PVC latex free eraser and HB leads
 

STAEDTLER Mars Micro Mechanical Pencil Set

Pencils

NOW $29.15

Staedtler Mars Micro Mechanical Pencils are draughtsman quality for drawing or writing. This set contains 0.3, 0.5 and 0.7mm

  • Comfortable non-slip grip
  • Rigid cylindrical lead sleeve ideal for use with rulers templates
  • Cushioned tip for a high level of break resistance
  • Metal clip, pushbutton tip
  • Pocket-safe – retractable metal lead sleeve
  • PVC latex-free eraser and HB leads
 

Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencils

Pencils

FROM $25.75

Derwent Traditional Charcoal Pencils are mixed with a hint of pigment and the finest clays for easy blending. This combination of rich charcoal with gentle hints of colour offers drama and subtly in one tool.

Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencils are water soluble, easy to blend and ideal for covering large areas smoothly and quickly.

FAQs about Drawing Pencils

- A sharpener.
- An eraser.
- A pencil case or box.
- A ruler.
- Plenty of spare paper

- Hold your pencil correctly, supported by the middle finger, and gripped between your thumb and first finger.
- Use light pressure. This will help to create fine lines.
- Keep the tip sharpened. A dull lead is more difficult to control.
- Be careful not to drop them as the core can be easily broken.

 

- They’re relatively easy to control.
- Come in a variety of colours.
- They’re affordable.
- Easily taken anywhere with you.
- Don't require batteries or electricity.

 

The main difference between them is the hardness of the lead. HB has a harder lead and is better for writing, while 2B has a softer lead and is better for drawing. 4B and 6B are the softest leads available and are best for artists who want to create deep, dark lines.

What are the main types of drawing pencils?

Dive into our selection, from graphite, pastel, charcoal or coloured wax- and -oil-based pigments — all offering different effects and all available at Discount Art N Craft Warehouse.

The humble graphite pencil is the most versatile and well-known option. Keep one nearby to take down measurements on the go or sketch a detailed illustration when inspiration strikes.

Coloured pencils and pastel pencils are popular with all ages. Both are ideal for beginners to experiment with blending and shading, as they are easy to control and make minimal mess.

Sketching pencils are the best drawing pencils for creating shapes, intricate lines and tracing. Keep the thin graphite core sharpened for ultimate fine-line precision. Take your sketching one step further with charcoal pencils to add depth to deep blacks and softness to light grey hues.

Our range of quality art supplies are affordable and accessible to professional artists and beginners. Discover a drawing pencil set for your skill level online today.